Helium Buffer Tank

Brookhaven National Laboratory is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for manufacturing and delivering a Helium Buffer Tank for the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) through the Department of Energy Office of Science. The procurement seeks a 30,000-gallon horizontal helium storage tank with ultra-pure helium storage capabilities at 250 PSI, requiring zero corrosion allowance and full compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code standards. Contractors must provide comprehensive design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing services for the tank, with a detailed 26-week project timeline. Interested parties are required to submit a capabilities statement and SAM.gov UEI number to Eric Nagel at enagel@bnl.gov by April 25, 2025. The Buy American Act is applicable to this requirement, and a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be posted at a later date after potential sources are identified.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for the contract. The technical specifications call for ISO-9001 compliance and require the contractor to provide a two-year warranty on the equipment. Delivery will be made to Brookhaven National Laboratory's Central Receiving Department, with specific shipping and handling instructions detailed in the accompanying technical documentation. The tank design specifications include precise dimensional requirements, with an overall length of 47-4/10" and an 11-9/16" overall height, featuring multiple lifting lugs and saddle supports. The project falls under the NAICS category of Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420) and the PSC category of Storage Tanks (5430), suggesting a specialized manufacturing contract with specific technical and quality requirements.